NASA to Train Two ISRO Gaganyaan Astronauts under 'Axiom-4'

Overview

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has selected two of its four trained Gaganyaan astronauts for a mission to the International Space Station (ISS), in collaboration with NASA and Axiom Space. The mission is planned to begin before October 2024.

Training and Mission Details

• Mission Name: Axiom-4
• Location: United States (ISS training)
• Objective: Provide advanced training to Indian astronauts on ISS modules and operational rules.
• Partners: NASA and Axiom Space Company

Training Focus

NASA will train the selected Indian astronauts on the modules and operational protocols of the ISS, preparing them for future space missions in space exploration.